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Night Drama Trivia Quiz

In this quiz I'll give you the definition of a word or phrase that contains the word night. It is up to you to find the word which fits the definition.

A multiple-choice quiz by Verne47. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
Verne47

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
366,557

Updated
Jul 23 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
413

Question 1 of 10

1. Which of these words containing night refers to an optical device that uses infrared radiation to enable people to see objects in the dark better? Hint

sennight

nightshade

allnighter

night scope

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which word containing night refers to a truncheon or baton? Hint

nightstick

nightclub

nighthawk

benight

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which word containing night refers to a nocturnal bird characterized by long wings, short legs and very short beaks? Hint

nightjar

knighthood

twinight

nightfowl

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which word containing night refers to an archaic word for week? Hint

yesternight

overnighted

sennight

nightlong

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which word containing night refers to an occurrence in the atmosphere that causes the night sky to seem illuminated? Hint

nightlife

nightglow

nightmarishly

nightcap

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which word containing night refers to an alcoholic beverage consumed right before going to bed? Hint

nightcup

nighthawk

nightcap

midnight

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which word containing night refers to entertainment that extends from late evening to early morning? Hint

nightlife

nightspot

overnighter

nightwalking

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which word containing night refers to being in a state of intellectual or moral ignorance? Hint

benighted

beknighted

nightmare

overnighter

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which word containing night refers to the transition time period from one day to the next? Hint

midnight

overnight

tonights

nightsides

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which word containing night refers to a small table or cabinet designed for use in a bedroom? Hint

nightstand

nighty

knighthood

overnighter

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which of these words containing night refers to an optical device that uses infrared radiation to enable people to see objects in the dark better?

Answer: night scope

Night vision devices were designed for use in the military to give soldiers the tactical advaantage of seeing in the dark. Night scopes were used for the first time in the Vietnam War.

2. Which word containing night refers to a truncheon or baton?

Answer: nightstick

The nightstick is also called billy-stick, cosh and blackjack among other names. It is a club a little shorter than an arm's length that is made from wood, metal or other material.

3. Which word containing night refers to a nocturnal bird characterized by long wings, short legs and very short beaks?

Answer: nightjar

The nightjar can be found in various areas around the world. They eat moths and other flying insects.

4. Which word containing night refers to an archaic word for week?

Answer: sennight

Sennight was a word used in Middle English. It is an abbreviation of the phrase seven nights.

5. Which word containing night refers to an occurrence in the atmosphere that causes the night sky to seem illuminated?

Answer: nightglow

This phenomenon is caused by emissions from atoms and molecules which become energised as a result of solar radiation. Dayglow and twilight glow are also phenomena that may occur.

6. Which word containing night refers to an alcoholic beverage consumed right before going to bed?

Answer: nightcap

A nightcap is more about the ritual than about the alcohol. It is about having something rich and soothing to drink while you unwind from the pressures of the day.

7. Which word containing night refers to entertainment that extends from late evening to early morning?

Answer: nightlife

Clubs and bars offer nightlife to both locals and visitors. Dancing, drinking and just 'hanging out' with friends are some of the features of nightlife.

8. Which word containing night refers to being in a state of intellectual or moral ignorance?

Answer: benighted

The term benighted also means to be overtaken by physical darkness before one's journey is completed.

9. Which word containing night refers to the transition time period from one day to the next?

Answer: midnight

Midnight is known as the time when the date changes. It serves as a contraction for the phrase 'middle night'.

10. Which word containing night refers to a small table or cabinet designed for use in a bedroom?

Answer: nightstand

A nightstand serves as a table during the night hours at a person's bedside. It can be used to serve a variety of purposes.

Source: Author Verne47

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